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There are too many cars in the world that U.S. drivers just can’t get here, and every year at the Geneva International Motor Show, the cars not destined for our market are paraded online for us to drool over. Whether it’s a fun, compact hot hatch, a wagon variant of an existing car, or a fuel-efficient diesel-powered runabout, the Geneva show waves the not-for-U.S.-export goods in front of our faces as if to tease, “Nyah nyah, you can’t have it.” Here are the top 15 cars from the 2014 Geneva Motor Show that will likely remain forbidden fruit to us here in the ‘States.

Wagons are becoming increasingly rare these days, and the go-fast variants of said wagons are even scarcer. So when an automaker launches a hot D-pillared variant like the Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake, you can expect enthusiasts to take notice. Unfortunately for U.S. wagon lovers, the 542-hp XFR-S Sportbrake won’t make it stateside. That’s too bad, considering it’s estimated to hit 60 mph from a standstill in 4.6 seconds, and reach an electronically limited top speed of 186 mph.

Ever since the reborn Scirocco’s debut a few years ago, American VW fans have clamored for the sleek two-door hatchback. Now, the refreshed model has been unveiled, bringing with it revised styling and new engine options. At the top of the range is the Scirocco R, which gets a 276-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4, a more aggressive front fascia, and unique interior details. VW, why must you torture us?

The Volkswagen GTD successfully married diesel power and efficiency with the GTI’s superb driving dynamics, though we wouldn’t know it here in the ‘States, since we don’t get that model either. Now, Wolfsburg has a new sporty Golf model not planned for U.S. export: the plug-in hybrid GTE. Producing a combined 201 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque from its turbocharged 1.4-liter I-4 and electric motor, the Golf GTE is estimated to sprint from 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds, with an all-electric range of 31 miles.

Small, potent hatchbacks will always be cool. Add all-wheel drive, though, and you create the perfect storm for car enthusiast lust. That’s what Audi did with the S1 Quattro, which is based on the tiny Euro-market A1 and blessed with a 231-hp, 273-lb-ft turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 and Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system. The hatch is estimated to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds, and starts at 29,950 euros.

Skoda VisionC

Though it’s just a concept for now, the VisionC from Volkswagen Group’s Czech division Skoda previews the brand’s future styling language. Skoda calls the VisionC a “five-door coupe,” and overall the car looks like a shrunken-down Audi A7. Powering the concept is a 109-hp turbocharged 1.4-liter I-4 that can run on either gasoline or compressed natural gas. It’s unclear if the Skoda VisionC will ever spawn a production version, but if it does, you can bet we won’t see it here.

Vauxhall/Opel Astra EXTREME

Europe takes the hot hatch concept to the, well, extreme, with front-drive powerhouses like the Renault Megane RS Trophy and the above-mentioned Scirocco R terrorizing European roads. The next super-hot hatch could come from GM’s Opel and Vauxhall branches, as the Astra Extreme concepts that debuted in Geneva preview a racecar-inspired vehicle making more than 350 hp. The concept is said to be 220 pounds lighter than its lesser Astra OPC and VXR counterparts, and sports a six-speed manual transmission, adjustable suspension, Recaro racing seats, and limited-slip differential.

Opel Adam Rocks

The Opel Adam Rocks joins the ranks of the world’s smallest crossovers. Previewed at last year’s Geneva show in concept form, the Adam Rocks will be sold in the U.K. branded as a Vauxhall, and everywhere else (except here, of course) as an Opel. The lifted hatchback boasts unique body cladding, a retractable fabric roof, and a new turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine making 114 hp. That engine could eventually make its way here, but unless GM green-lights the standard Adam for U.S. consumption, don’t expect to see the micro-crossover variant anytime soon.

Opel Adam S

From the get-go, the Opel Adam seemed like an ideal rival for the Fiat 500. It had style, cuteness, and was highly customizable. The only thing it lacked was a performance variant to take on the 500 Abarth. At 148 hp, the Opel Adam S isn’t quite an Abarth-fighter, but it will be the sportiest Adam model yet. Most importantly, the Adam S’ turbocharged 1.4-liter I-4 produces 162 lb-ft of torque at just 1800 rpm, and the model gets sport-tuned steering and suspension along with larger tires and brakes. GM calls the Adam S a “close-to-production” concept, which means what you see is pretty much what you’ll get when it goes on sale — assuming you live in Europe.

Keep reading for more of the best forbidden fruit from the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

Yet another coveted Honda Type-R model is about to slip through the U.S. market’s fingers, and this is one model enthusiasts will really miss out on. The Honda Civic Type-R concept previews the performance-oriented Civic the rest of the world will get. The Type-R concept is powered by a new turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC I-4 making more than 275 hp, and Honda hopes the eventual production version will capture the Nürburgring front-drive lap record.

Renault Twingo

The Twingo isn’t coming here, but it gives us an idea of what to expect for the next smart fortwo, which was developed alongside the Renault. The rear-drive Twingo is powered by a rear-mounted three-cylinder engine, which comes in naturally aspirated or turbocharged flavors. The Twingo has four doors, but the upcoming Fortwo will sport only two and will ride on a shortened platform. The Twingo’s styling is meant to recall that of the 1980s Renault 5 Turbo.

Like the Adam Rocks, the Fiat Panda Cross is among the smallest crossovers in the world. The Fiat, however, enjoys the distinction of being first, as its predecessor, the Panda 4×4, blazed the trail for pint-sized off-roaders. The Panda Cross picks up where that model left off, with rugged styling, all-wheel drive, and an electronic locking differential. The crossover is powered by either a 1.3-liter I-4 or a turbocharged 900-cc two-cylinder, producing 79 hp and 88 hp, respectively.

Toyota calls the Aygo city car “fun-to-drive” and “customizable.” The automaker has also stressed that it won’t be coming here. A 1.0-liter I-4 powers the concept, which features a distinctive “X” pattern in its front fascia. What the Aygo lacks in acceleration, it could make up for in personality. The interior can be personalized with unique color combinations and trim, and exterior sticker packages can tailor the car’s look to a customer’s liking.

Seat Leon Cupra 280

Though the Honda Civic Type R also on this list aims to be the fastest front-wheel-drive car on Germany’s Nürburgring, the new Seat Leon Cupra 280 recently captured that very record with a reported lap time of 7:58.4. The hot hatch from Volkswagen Group’s Spanish arm produces 276 hp from a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4, and features a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The model also gets Brembo brakes and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires when equipped with the optional performance package. With an estimated 0-62 mph time of 5.7 seconds, the Leon Cupra 280 is yet another example of a super-hot hatch off limits to U.S. buyers.

Alfa Romeo‘s U.S. re-launch has been delayed over and over again, but it’s finally slated to happen this year. Aside from the 4C sports car, the U.S. might also get the next-gen Giulia sedan. Sadly, we probably won’t get the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde hot hatch. That car shares its 240-hp turbocharged 1.8-liter I-4 with the 4C, and gets a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, Brembo brakes, and the brand’s precious four-leaf clover badging.

Alfa Romeo Mito Quadrifoglio Verde

The second Alfa Romeo performance model that debuted in Geneva is also a hot hatch, but this one is based on the smaller two-door Mito. The model relies on a 168-hp, 184-lb-ft turbocharged 1.4-liter MultiAir I-4 for propulsion, and routes power to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch shared with the 4C and Giulietta QV. Alfa Romeo estimates the hatch can sprint from 0-62 mph in 7.3 seconds.